VU PHL + Books Through Bars

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

4722 Baltimore Ave | Philadelphia, PA

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Join VU PHL as we help Books Through Bars sort/process books to send to incarcerated people for free
About this Event

Books Through Bars has been sending free books to incarcerated people in six mid-Atlantic states (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia) for over 30 years.

They do their best to send the books people ask them for, whatever those may be. By fulfilling all requests to the best of their ability, they work to support self-determination, self-education, and healing behind bars.

By donating books, you can help ensure that incarcerated people receive the books they need!

What we will be doing on Saturday, May 13th, 1:30PM - 3 :30PM:

You'll have the chance to review heartfelt letters, select the perfect books for each request, and help prepare orders by invoicing and packing. With a variety of tasks available each day, we ensure your experience is both engaging and accommodating—including tailored support for mobility needs. Come be a part of something special!


Notes ahead of the event!

  • Face masks are required for this event.
  • After volunteering, we will go to a local bar/restaurant for a celebratory afterjawn!
  • This event is 18+ only


Parking & Transportation

  • Parking: There is a lot next to Books Through Bars space, as well as street parking.
  • SEPTA: Books Through Bars is right on the T2/34 Trolley and close to the 13 or the El.


A note about cancellations:

If your schedule changes and you can no longer make it, please email [email protected] ASAP to let us know. This way your spot can be given to someone else on the waitlist. THANK YOU!


Agenda

đź•‘: 01:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Volunteer Untapped Check-In

Info: Check-in with the Volunteering Untapped crew before the official event begins. Look for our sign and VU board members in gray shirts.


đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Volunteer with Books Through Bars
đź•‘: 03:30 PM
Afterjawn
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Where is it happening?

4722 Baltimore Ave, 4722 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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